How Mount Wilson and Calabasas Roads Fueled Don Toliver's New Album, 'Octane'
Don Toliver's fifth album blends trap, R&B, and electronica with driving motifs inspired by Mount Wilson Observatory and Los Angeles car culture.
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How Mount Wilson and Calabasas roads fueled Don Toliver's new album, 'Octane'
For his last album, "Hardstone Psycho," Don Toliver delivered a grungey understanding of biker culture. So on his new record, "Octane," the Houston rapper recenters his car obsession and turns to his need for speed as sonic inspiration.
Don Toliver Releases New Album ‘OCTANE’
After dropping HARDSTONE PSYCHO in June of 2024, it only took around 9 months for Don Toliver to get the itch again. In mid-March as a performance in Costa Mesa, Cali, he told fans that he didn’t want to stop and that he “might drop this year”. It didn’t pan out quite the way he might have hoped, but tonight, Don Toliver kicks off 2026 with his fifth studio album, OCTANE. Fans that are used to Don Toliver’s big collaborations on his LP might be …
Don Toliver unveils “Octane” album
Don Toliver unveils “Octane” album Don Toliver is officially in album mode. The Houston-born artist is gearing up to release his fifth studio album, OCTANE, which is slated to arrive tomorrow, January 30. After months of teasing and growing anticipation, Toliver sent excitement into overdrive this week by giving fans a first real look at what to expect from the project. On Wednesday, Toliver took to Instagram to share a video revealing the album…
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